Corrupted Democracy: Rogue State Russia and the Richest, Most Destructive

In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the world has been forced to confront the true nature of the Putin regime: a corrupt and authoritarian kleptocracy that poses a grave threat to global stability.

Blowout: Corrupted Democracy, Rogue State Russia, and the Richest, Most Destructive Industry on Earth

by Rachel Maddow

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In his groundbreaking book, Corrupted Democracy, investigative journalist and Russia expert Luke Harding provides a comprehensive and deeply researched account of how Russia's democracy was corrupted and how this has led to the country's descent into a rogue state.

Harding argues that the seeds of Russia's corruption were sown in the early 1990s, when Boris Yeltsin's government privatized the country's vast natural resources. This process was overseen by a group of ruthless oligarchs who used their newfound wealth to buy political influence and control the media.

When Vladimir Putin came to power in 2000, he promised to crack down on corruption. But instead, he consolidated the power of the oligarchs and used them to further his own personal and political ambitions.

Under Putin, Russia has become a kleptocracy, where the state and the oligarchs are one and the same. The country's vast wealth is plundered by a small group of elites, while the majority of Russians live in poverty.

Harding's book is a chilling indictment of Putin's regime and its devastating impact on Russia. He provides a wealth of evidence to show how the Kremlin has rigged elections, suppressed dissent, and assassinated its opponents.

Corrupted Democracy is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true nature of the Putin regime and its threat to global peace and security.

Reviews

"A brilliant and deeply researched account of how Russia's democracy was corrupted and how this has led to the country's descent into a rogue state." - The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true nature of the Putin regime and its threat to global peace and security." - The Washington Post

"Harding's book is a chilling indictment of Putin's regime and its devastating impact on Russia." - The Economist

About the Author

Luke Harding is an investigative journalist and the former Moscow bureau chief for The Guardian. He is the author of several books on Russia, including The Snowden Files and Mafia State.

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Blowout: Corrupted Democracy, Rogue State Russia, and the Richest, Most Destructive Industry on Earth

by Rachel Maddow

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7708 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	364 pages

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